ELIZABETH—Benedictine Academy, an all-girls Catholic high school in Elizabeth, will present a Christmas musical, “Christmas Para Todos” (“Christmas for Everyone”), Friday and Saturday, Dec. 18 and 19 at 7 p.m. The production will feature singing, acting and dancing.

NEWARK—While holiday songs focus on “chesnuts roasting on an open fire,” and other joys of the season, many people experience feelings of isolation and depression during the holidays. In fact, numerous studies confirm that there is an increase in both the numbers and severity of calls by depressed individuals to crisis hotlines during this time.

RAHWAY—St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Rahway will host a flea market and craft sale on Saturday, Dec. 12. Over 50 vendors will be offering gifts and collectibles for purchase. The sale will be held from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the Parish Center, located at 1407 St. Georges Avenue, Rahway.

As the new year approaches, many people will resolve to lose weight or get into better physical shape. If so, you’re not alone. According to the International Health, Racquet & Sports Club Association, more than 45 million Americans belong to health clubs.

MIDDLESEX COUNTY –The Middlesex County Improvement Authority will save $491,236 as a result of refinancing bonds for the Meadows at Middlesex Golf Course, according to Deputy Freeholder Director Christopher D. Rafano, chair of the county’s Administration and Finance Committee.

WOODBRIDGE – New Jersey State Senators Thomas H. Kean and Joseph F. Vitale recently participated in a panel discussion at “Ambulatory Healthcare: A View from Trenton,” a session sponsored by the New Jersey Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers (NJAASC).